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Kaamulan Park temporarily closed

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MALAYBALAY CITY (29 May 2021) – The Provincial Government of Bukidnon has issued a temporary closure order of Kaamulan Park on May 28.

Atty. Jay S. Albarece, the provincial administrator, has released office memorandum order no. 113, series of 2021 for the temporary closure.

The order was addressed to Mr.Tirsu T. Refugio Sr., chief of PGO-CSU Division, Mr. Israel Johan M. Damasco Jr., head PDRRMO, and Mr. Butch Anthony Melendez, head of Provincial Tourism Office, for immediate implementation.

They can seek the assistance of the Philippine National Police or the Barangay Public and Safety Officers (BPSO) of Barangays 6 or 9 in case of resistance.

The memorandum said in view of the surge of Covid-19 cases in Bukidnon, the Provincial Inter-Agency Task Force (PIATF) has recommended the upgrade of quarantine status of the province from Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ).

While waiting for the quarantine status reclassification, the Provincial Government of Bukidnon will temporarily close the Kaamulan Park, including the Capitol Grounds and Kaamulan Grounds, from the public.

The public is prohibited from doing dry picnics and games, and even bystanders are not allowed in the said places.

However, regular joggers are allowed but required to wear either face masks or face shields and observe social distancing utilizing the joggers lane only.

After the issuance of the order, the Capitol Grounds were cordoned by the rope.

Prior to the release of the Temporary Closure, it was observed that a crowd of people gathered at the Capitol Grounds for a dry picnic and playing games. Others were just passing by.

Malaybalay rice farmers receive free seeds, fertilizers worth P48.7-M under RRP

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MALAYBALAY CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has been a partner of the City Government of Malaybalay in delivering services to the farmers.

To sustain the gains of the DA’s Rice Resiliency Project I (RRP-I) implemented last 2020 wet cropping season, Rice Resiliency Project II (RRP II) is implemented for the 2020-2021 dry cropping seasons.

Through the City Agriculture Office (CAgO), the City Government distributed rice seeds and fertilizers to farmers based on the allocation for the City.

Last year’s RRP I wet season (April to October 15, 2020) provided to 2,558 farmers from 27 barangays with a total of 5,892 bags of rice seeds (hybrid and inbred seeds) and reimbursed 7,727 bags of urea amounting to Php 20,103,495.00.

Meanwhile, under RRP II dry season from October 16, 2020, to March 15, 2021, a total of 2,973 bags of inbred rice seeds and 2,996 bags of hybrid rice seeds were distributed that amounted to Php 28,666,780.00.

This accommodated 1,513 farmers under inbred and 1,037 farmers for hybrid varieties, wherein 2,412 farmers received vouchers for procuring fertilizers at Aglayan and Barangay 9.

Unlike RRP I, fertilizers under RRP II were supplied to farmers in the form of subsidies without the counterpart requirement. The process for the distribution of fertilizer under RRP II is through a voucher scheme with an amount equivalent to two thousand pesos (Php 2,000.00)/ha for inbred and three thousand pesos (Php 3,000.00)/ha for hybrid, permitting farmers to procure inorganic fertilizers at Grower Agricultural Supply located at Aglayan and Planters Agri-Crops Supply and Services situated at Barangay 9, which both are accredited, fertilizer distributors and dealers.

The RRP farmer recipients who received seeds and fertilizers are registered with the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA). The DA restates its call for farmers to enroll in their RSBSA through their City/Municipal Agriculture Officer to benefit the department’s various programs.

For the time being, RRP II Batch II will be implemented until June 30, while Regular Rice Program under wet season from April to September 2021 will also be extended to farmers.

This project is under the Plant, Plant, Plant Program of DA promotes the increase of farmer’s yield and ensures food security amidst the Covid-19 pandemic through the provision of rice seeds and fertilizers.

Despite the health crisis, CAgO is committed to continuing its effort in delivering its frontline services to its clients, especially the farmers. With the constant aid of the DA, the vision to sustain agricultural productivity and food sufficiency can still be ensured.

Detainee sa PDRC nag-atubang sa 19 counts sa kasong rape

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Isa ka detainee sa Provincial Rehabilitation and Detention Center (PDRC) sa Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City ang nag-atubang pa sa 19 counts sa kasong rape.

Si Police Lt. Ruel L. Literatus, hepe sa kapolisan sa Kibawe sa iyang report niingon, nga malampusong nilang na-serve sa warrant of arrest batok sa 29 anyos nga si Azor Duran y Vallecera, 29 sulod sa PDRC pasado alas 2:00 ang takna hapon sa Mayo 30.

Giisyu ang maong mga kaso nga walay bail bond ni Huwis Wilfredo Gutang Bibera Jr, presiding judge, Branch 46, 10th Judicial Region, Regional Trial Court, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon niadtong Mayo 21, 2021.

P35K shabu, marijuana nasakmit sa buy bust sa Malaybalay

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Nikabat sa P34,668.00 ang kantidad sa gidudahang shabu ug marijuana nga nasakmit sa bust bust operation Zone 10, Brgy. 1, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon pasado alas 6:00 sa gabii sa Mayo 29.

Si Police Lt. Col. Jerry A. Tambis, hepe sa kapolisan sa Malaybalay sa iyang report, niila sa suspek nga si Jopas Ilogon y Velez, 32, minyo, delivery boy ug residente sa Purok 9, Brgy. Sumpong, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Nakuha gikan sa posisyon sa suspek ang pakite sa gidudahang shabu nga adunay estimated street value nga P500.00 isip buy bust item, laing pakite sa gidudahang shabu nga adunay estimated street value nga P34,000.00, pakite sa gidudahang marijuana nga adunay balor nga P168.00 ug P500.00 bill isip buy bust money.

Ang suspek ug nasakmit nga mga ebidensya ang gidala sa buhatan sa kapolisan sa Malaybalay. Pagkahuman, gitugyan sab ngadto sa Bukidnon Provincial Crime Laboratory nga nahimutang sa dakbayan.

Gihikay na sab sa kapolisan sa Malaybalay ang kaso batok sa suspek kalabotan sa kalapasan sa R.A. 9165 kon Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs act of 2002.

Vaccination sa senior citizens sa Malayalay gamit ang Astrazeneca vaccine nagpadayon

Posted on by Diego M. Hidalgo

Nagpadayon ang vaccination batok Covid-19 alang sa mga senior citizens sa dakbayan sa Malaybalay gamit ang Astrazeneca vaccine.

Sumala sa public advisory sa dakbayan sa Mayo 16, ang mga senior citizen gikan sa Brgy. 1 hangtod 11 lakip ang Casisang ug Imbayao, nahigayon sa Mayo 17 hangtod 21 sa Enhanced Screening Area (ESA) sa Covered Court sa Brgy. 4.

Alang sa Brgy. San Jose, gipahigayon kini sa San Jose Elementary School sa Mayo 18. Sa Mayo 19, ang taga Brgy. Aglayan magkatigum sa Aglayan Elementary School.

Sa Brgy. Bangcud ug Cabangahan, ang gipahigayon kini sa petsa 20 sa Bangcud National High School. Ug ang taga Brgy. Linabo, nagkatapok sila sa Linabo Elementary School sa Mayo 21.

PGB releases P195.2M corn seeds to 55,855 corn farmers

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MALAYBALAY CITY (May 19) – The Provincial Government of Bukidnon (PGB) has distributed P195,213,225.00 total worth of hybrid corn seeds to marginal farmers in the province’s 20 towns and two cities for this year.

Each of 55,855 identified beneficiaries tilting a hectare of corn farm have received one (1) bag of nine (9) kilo hybrid yellow corn seeds.

They are also entitled to receive on the same time two bags of complete fertilizer but were delayed due to failure of bidding.

The PGB headed by Gov. Jose Ma. R. Zubiri Jr. has started the distribution of corn seeds on May 5.

Just on May 19, the 3,732 beneficiaries in Malaybalay City have also received their seeds subsidy worth P13, 043,340.

Mr. Hansel T. Echavez, supervising administrative officer of the Public Affairs, Information, and Assistance (PAIA) Division of the Governor’s Office said Asian Hybrid Seeds and Technology based in Aglayan, Malaybalay City is the winning bidder for the corn seeds subsidy.

Based on the record, each bag of corn seeds is worth P3, 945.

Echavez said possibly the fertilizer subsidy will be distributed to the identified beneficiaries next week.

“Apart from the corn seed subsidy is the two sacks complete fertilizer subsidy to the said corn farmers. But due to failure of bidding, a negotiated purchase has been initiated. Hopefully, it will be delivered and distributed next week,” Echavez said.

The PGB has allocated a total of P116, 736,950.00 for the complete fertilizer subsidy at P1,045 per bag.

Earlier, Gov. Zubiri identified the corn seeds and fertilizer subsidy as one of his flagship programs aim to uplift poor corn farmers from poverty.

In totality, the PGB has allocated 311,950,175.00 for the corn seeds and fertilizer subsidy program this year.

Manoy Zubiri eyes to promote Bukidnon tourism industry via mural contest

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MALAYBALAY CITY (11 May 2021) – Bukidnon 3rd District Representative Manuel “Manoy” F. Zubiri is eyeing to promote Bukidnon Tourism Industry thru a mural contest using a canvass.

He delivered his message during the closing program of the 1st Wall Mural Contest on May 10 held at the Grandstand of Camp Ramon M. Onahon at home.

After he saw the beauty of the artworks and the success of the Wall Mural Contest of the Philippine National Police in Bukidnon, he said he was inspired to sponsor another painting contest. But this time, he said, the artwork will be centered on promoting the Tourism Industry in the province using a canvass.

He said the finished artworks of beautiful tourist spots in Bukidnon, can be installed along the provincial streets to attract tourists or travelers to visit.

Manoy also encourages local artists who are members of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) in the province to participate in the said upcoming mural contest for tourism once it will be finalized.

He shared his view while the province and the whole world are battling the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

“During the pandemic, our efforts in barangay development continue. And once the pandemic is over, we will also boost the development of the Tourism Industry in Bukidnon,” Rep. Manoy said.

He is optimistic that the local tourism industry in Bukidnon will bounce back once the new normal has finally come.

Online teacher nakorner sa buy bust sa Malaybalay

Posted on by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Isa ka babayeng online teacher ang nakorner sa buy bust operation nga gipahigayon sa kapolisan sa Purok 2, Brgy. 6, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon gabii sa Pebrero 24.

Si Police Col. Jun Mark J. Lagare, provincial director sa Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BPPO), nila sa suspek nga si Eve Jasper Dela Peña y Suldahan, 29, dalaga, lakip sa watch list ug residente sa Isla Bonita, Brgy. 11, Malaybalay City.

Nakuha gikan sa iyang posisyon ang pakite sa gidudahang shabu isip buy bust item, P500 buy bust money, ug laing lima ka pakite sa gidudahang shabu nga adunay estimated market value nga P2,040.

Ang nasikop nga suspek ug nasakmit nga mga ebidensya ang gidala sa Malaybalay City Police Station. Pagkahuman, gitugyan siya ngadto sa Bukidnon Provincial Crime Laboratory Office.

Gihikay na sab sa kapolisan sa Malaybalay ang kaso batok sa suspek kalabotan sa kalapasan sa Article II, Sections 05 ug 11 sa R.A. 9165 kon Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

45 FCAs in Bukidnon to get 270 farm machines

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MALAYBALAY CITY (Feb. 10) – The 45 Farmer’s Cooperatives and Association (FCAs) in Bukidnon will be given a total of 270 units of agricultural machineries worth ₱150,190,000.00 from the Department of Agriculture Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (DA-PhilMech).

Mr. Hansel D. Echavez, supervising administrative officer of the Public Affairs, Information, and Assistance (PAIA) Division of the provincial Governor’s Office said, it will be held on Feb. 12 at Kaamulan Open Theater, Kaamulan Park, Malaybalay City.

He said machineries include 38 units of four-wheel tractor, 43 units of hand tractor, 63 units of floating tiller, two units of precision seeder, 23 units of walk-behind transplanter, three units of riding type transplanter, 30 units of rice reaper, 25 units of cobine harvester, 27 units of mechanical thresher, one unit of recirculating dryer and 15 units of mobile rice mill.

“The DA-PhilMech and the Provincial Government of Bukindon will distribute the said agricultural machineries to 45 identified FCA beneficiaries from the towns of Malitbog, Manolo Fortich, Impasugong, Dangcagan, Kibawe, Damulog, San Fernando, Cabanglasan, Lantapan, Don Carlos, Kitaotao, Maramag, Quezon, Kalilangan, Talakag, Kibawe and the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia,” Echavez said.

He said beneficiary CFAs are reminded to send only two representatives to receive the machineries to maintain and observe the imposed minimum public health protocols against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

He added that the farm machineries’ distribution is in accordance with the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) – Mechanization Program.

The RCEF program, through the Rice Ratification Law, was created by the national government to improve the competitiveness and income of rice farmers amid the liberalization of Philippine rice marketing policy, if it is considered a yield and rice is the country’s food, which is why the government is pushing for it to fully achieve rice security in the Philippines.

Execs ink MOA for IPs village in Malaybalay

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MALAYBALAY CITY (Feb. 10) – Officials have signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for P50 million Daraghuyan Tribal Village to be constructed inside Daraghuyan Tribe Ancestral Domain area in Brgy. Dalwangan.

The signing ceremony for the 80 housing units was held at Loiza’s Pavilion, Brgy. Casisang in the city on Feb. 10.

City Mayor Florencio T. Flores Jr. represented the City Government, Bae Inatlawan Adelina Tarino, for the recipient Daraghuyan Tribe and representing the National Housing Authority (NHA) Engr. Madeleine Gilda S. Abbellera, NHA district manager of Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte District Office.

Mayor Flores expressed his gratitude to NHA for assisting the housing plan and pledged the project’s full support.

Bae Tarino, in her message, acknowledged the efforts of the previous and current administration for the realization of the project.

The plan reached the Sangguniang Panlungsod in 2016 during the administration of Former Mayor Ignacio W. Zubiri but realized in the current term of Mayor Flores.

On the other hand, Abbellera clarified that in 2016 the allocation was only P10 million, but it was doubled this time.

“Housing project for Indigenous People (IPs) is one of the priorities of President Rodrigo Duterte. The P20 million grants will be downloaded to the Local Government Unit of Malaybalay as the implementing agency of the project,” Abbellera said.

She said each housing unit is worth P250,000.

“The project that will be completed within 210 Calendar Days will be covering about two hectares inside the Ancestral Domain of Daraghuyan Tribe in Brgy. Dalwangan. The housing is a single detached type (with division inside for two bedrooms) with 80 sq.m. lot area, 20 sq.m. ground floor area and 10 sq.m. second-floor area, will have CHB walling and with corrugated sheet roofing,” Abbellera said.

Parts of the housing project are water and power line connections.

She said just recently; the city government is in the process of creating an access road to the project area.

She added the construction of the housing project will begin 60 days after the fund is downloaded to the city government.

The NCIP approved the Bukidnon-Daraghuyan Certificate of Ancestral Domain Title, covering 4,203 hectares in March 2010.